Economics

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We make choices every day, both in our personal and professional lives. Economics is the study of how individuals, businesses and societies make decisions and their resulting implications. Majoring in economics provides you with coherent framework to analyze why specific choices are made, how choices should be made and their resulting effects. Courses emphasize critical thinking, conceptualizing and solving problems and understanding and analyzing data in decision-making.

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Why Economics?

The skills developed in economics are highly valued in every sector by employers and entrepreneurs and, therefore, graduates rank nationally among the very top in terms of salary and career advancement. An economics major is also excellent preparation for graduate school, whether you are considering business, law or public policy.

Degrees

The major, minor or M.A. in Economics provides you with excellent career opportunities and is superb preparation for graduate students. You develop valued skills in small class settings and are able select courses suited to your interests, chosen from a wide range of topics.

Economics Major

The Economics major develops a student's quantitative and analytical skills through rigourous coursework and application to issues prevalent throughout global business and society. the major prepares students for employment in the financial, industrial, service, and government sectors of the economy, as well as graduate study in economics, law and business.

Economics Minor

A minor in Economics only requires four courses, selected by you according to your interests, beyond Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics. Because of the analytical skills you develop, an economics minor is an excellent complement to many majors throughout the university.

Combined BBA/MA or BA/MA

We offer a combined BBA/MA or BA/MA program which allows you to take MA courses as an undergraduate which count towards both the BA/BBA in Economics and the MA in Economics. This allows you to earn a graduate degree in less time and have the advantages of higher starting salaries and additional career opportunities.

MA in Economics

Graduate education is increasingly important in the modern workforce, providing higher salaries and more opportunities for career advancement. Our M.A. in Economics offers two tracks, Financial Economics and Economic Analysis that are built upon a set of core courses in economic theory as well as econometrics and data analysis.

As an Economics major or graduate student, you may use an internship as credit for the major. If you are a junior in good standing and meet the minimum cumulative and major GPA requirements, you may be eligible to receive credit. Talk to your advisor or visit the College of Business Administration Career Services Office for more information.

As an Economics major or graduate student, you may use an internship as credit for the major. If you are a junior in good standing and meet the minimum cumulative and major GPA requirements, you may be eligible to receive credit. Talk to your advisor or visit the College of Business Administration Career Services Office for more information.

Faculty/Staff Directory

Shawn Rohlin is an Assistant Professor of Economics.His research specialties are in Urban, Public and Labor Economics. Specifically, his research studies how government policies impact local economic factors, such as business location decisions. He received the Junior Scholar Award from the Lincoln Land Institute in 2011. In 2012, he received the David C. Lincoln Fellowship in Land Value Taxation. His research has won the "Most Outstanding Paper" in 2011 for Public Finance Review.

Student Organizations

The Economics Club provides an environment that facilitates academic achievement and interaction among students, alumni and professionals in the economic community. The goals of the Economics Club are: to provide a forum to discuss economic issues related to business, government and public policy; to better develop your leadership, communication and analytical abilities; and to provide you opportunities to socialize with other members.

Omicron Delta Epsilon is the International Honor Society in Economics. This organization has more than 400 chapters throughout the world and offers you opportunities to activities such as invited speakers, group discussions, dinners, meetings and special projects.

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